senior sous chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Northampton. This role emphasizes creating an inclusive environment while maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety. You will inspire your team, drive performance, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant culinary setting. Join a forward-thinking company that values personality and fosters a culture of coaching and development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £3,000

Access to earnings via Wagestream

Share of tips

Free food on shift

50% off outside work for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dry-cleaned chef whites provided

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team, preferably as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen financials.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment for team and guests, ensuring high standards in dish preparation.
• Drive restaurant performance and support continuous coaching and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Kitchen Financials

Food Safety Standards

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Senior Sous Chef - Inclusive Leadership Culture (Hiring Immediately), Northampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Sous Chef | Full-time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will be an inspirational leader, fostering a positive environment for your team and guests. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

What you will do:

• Create a positive environment where your team feels cared for and listened to, celebrating successes, nurturing talent, and role modeling a coaching culture.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by maintaining high standards in dish preparation and equipping your team with necessary skills and mindset.
• Maintain spotless food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects of the kitchen, including gross profit, stock control, and labour costs.
• Build a coaching culture within your team, working with the Head Chef on recruitment and ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What we look for:

• Experience leading a kitchen team as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to have genuine conversations and support your team.
• Proven experience in maintaining high standards of food, health, and safety.
• Understanding of kitchen financials, including gross profit and stock control.
• Ability to manage labour costs and adapt to changing demands.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and engage your team.
• Passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and belonging.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £3,000 annually.
• Access up to 30% of earnings via Wagestream before payday.
• Share of tips (tips vary by restaurant, at guests' discretion, not guaranteed).
• Free food on shift, plus 50% off outside work for friends and family.
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents.
• Early access to new menus.
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided each shift.
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events.
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our national recognition programme.

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; amounts vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.